Smoking and tobacco

The single best thing you can do to improve your health is to quit smoking. We can help.

Smokers’ Helpline is a free, confidential service that can help you develop a quit program, provide tips to deal with cravings and withdrawal symptoms and refer you to support services in your community.

It’s estimated that smoking is responsible for 30% of all cancer deaths in Canada and is related to more than 85% of lung cancer cases.

The more you smoke and the longer you smoke, the more you increase your risk of developing lung cancer. In fact, any smoking at all may cause lung damage over time.

Quitting isn't easy but it's worth it. Within 10 years of quitting, an ex-smoker’s overall risk of dying from lung cancer is cut in half. And your risk of these cancers goes down – mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus, bladder, kidney, pancreas and cervix.

One Step at a Time is our series of booklets on smoking and quitting. They will help you understand why people smoke and guide you through the process – once you’re ready to quit. These free guides have been reviewed by independent experts and are based on the best available science about quitting smoking.

Break It Off
Break up with smoking! Get the tools and support you need to end your relationship with smoking once and for all. Download the free app, discover break-up methods and stay split up – all by using our interactive website.

Quit 4 Life
A 4-step program to help 12- to 18-year-olds quit smoking.